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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 793.62 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 793.62 and 375.20 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 793.62 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/793.62 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 793.62 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 297,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,766.22/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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